With Changes to Electoral System, What Outlook for Mongolian Democracy?

As parliament has accepted the high court rejection of proportional representation, some options remained, particular a postponing of the election or a reversion to the 2008 block-voting system. It now seems that a return to the 2004 system (76 majoritarian ridings) is more likely.

In this context, I’ve offered some thoughts about the implications of the upcoming election beyond immediate outcomes at The Diplomat.